Le Chevalier. Grand Knight s Message WGK Richard Welp. Volume 4 Issue 1 Le Chevalier July 2018 p.1 St. Bernadette Council

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1 Volume 4 Issue 1 Le Chevalier July 2018 p.1 St. Bernadette Council Scottsdale, AZ Grand Knight s Message WGK Richard Welp Le Chevalier our brothers and our families? Be they social or faith related? What could we do to energize you as Brother Knights? Inside this issue: Grand Knights Report 1 Knight of the Month 2 Family of the Month 2 Birthdays Officers 2 Saint of the Month 3 With Mind and Heart Riv eted 4 Food for the Poor 5 Pictures 7-8 Calendars 9 Good of the Order Prayer List 10 Contacts 10 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 11 We re on the WEB: My Dear Brothers: Brother Knights: I am blessed and honored to be the Grand Knight for Council of the St Bernadette Knights of Columbus for Thank you for a Great Year , as Catholic Men serving God and our Parish. To assist in our success for the coming year, I request and welcome your continued input and participation. We are all blessed with many talents. Raise your hand. Offer your special talents. We have many opportunities. Faith in Action is our new rallying program for the coming year. We will identify programs that will further the development and participation in our parish family. By working with Fr. Scott, we will supplement his goals with ours and the parish ministries. I welcome your input for activities that would promote unity in our council. I ask, what activities could we have for you, Take some time! Review and become familiar and utilize our St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus Council website at We continually look to improve and inform with this tool that includes: A calendar forward looking and a record of past events. The calendar provides Knights the ability to plan and sign up, making our activities successful. We will share this ongoing calendar with the parish identifying requests for approval of space as needed and used as the basis for bulletin hold the dates for activities in the future, allowing all parishioners to plan ahead. A site to record your volunteer hours that are collected and reported to Supreme at year end. You will find minutes of our monthly council meetings Copies of our monthly Newsletter Le Chevalier You have the ability to pay your annual Knights dues on-line Photos, announcements and much more TAKE A LOOK BOOK MARK THIS SITE AND MAKE IT A PART OF YOUR ROUTINE God Bless You All Vivat Jesus SK Dick Welp Grand Knight

2 Volume 4 Issue 1 Le Chevalier July 2018 p.2 SK Daniel Conway SK Gene & Karla Arvizu Family of the Month, Knight of the Month June 2018 June 2018 July Bruce Anderson Larry Bramanti Dan Conway Angelo De Nitto Oscar Gerardo Ted Hinderman Thomas Horst August Locallo Peter Milota Jr. Timothy Pizzitola J. Richard Stravolo Timothy White Gene Arvizu Bob Bolin Christopher Butcher

3 Volume 4 Issue 1 Le Chevalier July 2018 p.3 Saint of the Month Saint Paulinus of Nola (354 June 22, 431) Saint Paulinus of Nola s Story Anyone who is praised in the letters of six or seven saints undoubtedly must be of extraordinary character. Such a person was Paulinus of Nola, correspondent and friend of Saints Augustine, Jerome, Melania, Martin, Gregory the Great, and Ambrose. Born near Bordeaux, he was the son of the Roman prefect of Gaul, who had extensive property in both Gaul and Italy. Paulinus became a distinguished lawyer, holding several public offices in the Roman Empire. With his Spanish wife, Therasia, he retired at an early age to a life of cultured leisure. The two were baptized by the saintly bishop of Bordeaux and moved to Therasia s estate in Spain. After many childless years, they had a son who died a week after birth. This occasioned their beginning a life of great austerity and charity, giving away most of their Spanish property. Possibly as a result of this great example, Paulinus was rather unexpectedly ordained a priest at Christmas by the bishop of Barcelona. of Nola, and spent much effort in promoting devotion to this saint. Paulinus gave away most of his remaining property to the consternation of his relatives and continued his work for the poor. Supporting a host of debtors, the homeless and other needy people, he lived a monastic life in another part of his home. By popular demand he was made bishop of Nola and guided that diocese for 21 years. Paulinus last years were saddened by the invasion of the Huns. Among his few writings is the earliest extant Christian wedding song. His Liturgical Feast Day is June 22. Reflection St. Paulinus of Nola, ora pro nobis! Many of us are tempted to retire early in life, after an initial burst of energy. Devotion to Christ and his work is waiting to be done all around us. Paulinus life had scarcely begun when he thought it was over, as he took his ease on that estate in Spain. Man proposes, but God disposes. He and his wife then moved to Nola, near Naples. He had a great love for Saint Felix

4 Volume 4 Issue 1 Le Chevalier July 2018 p.4 With Mind and Heart Riveted The definition of prayer I learned from the Baltimore Catechism as a child has always appealed to me. Prayer as the lifting up of my mind and heart to God is more about attention than it is about words. Prayer is about relationship. But words have their place in prayer, as in the passage from the second Book of Kings. Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, had slaughtered all the countries of the Northern Kingdom and now turns his attention toward Jerusalem. Judah s King Hezekiah takes Sennacherib s threatening message directly to prayer and lays out his plea before God. Almost bargaining, Hezekiah assures the Lord that if he defends Jerusalem, all the kingdoms of the earth will know for sure that he alone is God. Surely there have been times when we have gone to God in prayer with just that kind of directness, our words an expression of a heart and mind turned toward God. As Jesus continues the Sermon on the Mount I imagine his disciples sitting on the hillside, minds and hearts also riveted, taking in his every word. Sometimes in prayer I find myself in his more conversational kind of posture, still lifting my mind and heart to God, not plea bargaining, but simply enjoying the company of a good friend. Enter through the narrow gate that leads to life. Both Hezekiah and disciples, by being faithful to prayer and relying on God, had found that narrow gate. We trust that our constant devotion will lead us through that gate to. Sr. Julia Upton Julia Upton, RSM, is a professor of theology at St. John s University in New York. She is the author of Worship in Spirit and Truth: The Life and Legacy of H. A. Reinhold Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus calls us to break down the barriers of race and sex so that we might become disciples. Save the dates, Brother! August 18th, right after the 5:00 mass, the annual Ice Cream Social August 25 th, Right after the 5:00 Mass, Installation of Officers followed by dinner and Presentation of Awards

5 Volume 4 Issue 1 Le Chevalier July 2018 p.5 Food for the Poor Project SK Santo Graziano. Good week Knights and all our volunteers, We are starting a new week with the expanded days that we have maintained for the last few weeks. For us TO KEEP EXPANDED DAYS WE MUST HAVE MORE VOLUNTEERS. The days were added because some volunteers wanted to help every week. I must remind everyone that our program was built on volunteering once a month. If we are unable to maintain the extra days, then we will go back to the schedule that enabled us to keep that promise intact. We will see when the new schedule comes out for August/September. The purpose of once a month is not to get burned out from too many days of volunteering. We are all doing a great job and we THANK YOU. We want to keep this program to make it easy for everyone. The homeless at St Vincent De Paul Becker House all say thank you, for helping their days each week with the bread and pastries to make the day complete. Remember: you are helping homeless Veterans, single mothers and their children, the intellectually challenged, on our street unemployed because of bad luck, and refugees from war torn lands. Tell your friend to say YES, to help us out once a month. So far we have heard from a few expressing interest but without serious commitment to volunteer. Just ask the question, Would you like to help the poor of Phoenix? Have a good week everyone. HELP Brothers! We have a situation and NEED your help NOW! Food For The Poor Project Chairperson and Committee, Santo Graziano cell: Larry Brainard, Robert and Jackie Franciosi, Mike and Susan Dalton

6 Volume 4 Issue 1 Le Chevalier July 2018 p.6 Monthly Pancake Breakfast Third Sunday of every month between September and May $5.00 Family: $15.00 Keeping the skillet hot! Join us in the Parish Hall! Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, and Sausage! This is the last Pancake Breakfast of the season. Building the Domestic Church strengthening our Parish May 20th (They will resume on September 16) Grotto on the campus of Mount St. John, Bergamo, Beavercreek, Ohio

7 Volume 4 Issue 1 Le Chevalier July 2018 p.7 Pictures for you. Figure 3: SK Chancellor Martin Perez, Lady Josie Perez, SK Tom Munks, SK GK Richard Welp, and SK DGK Michael Dill. Photo: SK J. Wood Figure 1: Brand new Sir Knight Martin Perez receives the dubbing of the sword. Photo: SK J. Wood. Figure 4: Brand new Sir Knight Edward Dunai Photo: SK J. Wood 4 th Degree Exemplification June 9, 2018 St. Bartholomew s Roman Catholic Church, Manchester, Maryland Figure 2: Brand new Sir Knight Tom Munks receives his dubbing of the sword. Photo: SK J. Wood As many of you know, I visited my family in Maryland in June, and I wanted to share some pictures of my son s church (on the next page) in Manchester. Please note that their K of C Council has also erected a monument to the Sanctity of Life.

8 Volume 4 Issue 1 Le Chevalier July 2018 p.8 Figure 5: St. Bartholomew RC Church, Manchester, MD Photo: J. Wood Figure 6: Memorial to the Sanctity of Life Photo: J. Wood Figure &: St. Bartholomew RC Church, Manchester, MD Photo: J. Wood The above monument was erected by the St. Bartholomew Knights of Columbus. The inscription on the plaque before the statue reads: Dedicated to the Sanctity of Life and the Lives Lost to Abortion and Euthanasia. Mary, Our Mother Inspire within us a respect for life from the moment of conception until natural death. The K of C Emblem is displayed below the inscription. I felt an immediate kinship with our St. Bartholomew Brothers when I read the plaque and admired their monument. J. Wood

9 Volume 4 Issue 1 Le Chevalier July 2018 p.9 July 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Independence Day VE Day Council Meeting 7:00 pm End of Korean War August 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Officers Meeting 7:00 pm Purple Heart Day V-J Day Council Meeting 7:00 pm 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 2 Invasion of Kuwait Operation Desert Shield Officers Installation & Awards

10 Volume 4 Issue 1 Le Chevalier July 2018 p.10, Officers, Directors, and Program Chairmen Officers: Committee Chairmen: Grand Knight SK Richard Welp st Degree Team SK Dan Conway Chaplain Fr. Edward Gilbert Blood Drive Dennis Logue D. Grand Knight SK Michael Dill Oktoberfest SK Gene Arvizu Chancellor SK Martin Perez Social Committee HELP! Financial Sec. SK Michael Smalley Italian Dinner SK William Torresala Treasurer SK Gene Arvizu Food for the Poor SK Santo Granziano Recorder SK Frank Scarpone Tootsie Roll Drive Chair needed HELP! Advocate Dennis Logue Rosary Sunday Chair needed HELP! Warden SK Vince Cefalu Free Throw Contest Dennis Logue Outside Guard Ron Angelo Le Chevalier Graphic Design SK Don Tellis Inside Guard Conrad Franks Fr. Pete Memorial Golf Tournament HELP! 3yr Trustee SK Jerry Wood SK Richard Welp 2yr Trustee SK William Torresala Lenten Fish Fry SKs Michael Dill and Vince Cefalu 1yr Trustee SK Daniel Conway Webmaster SK Roberto Pastrana Editor SK Jerry Wood Good of the Order Prayer List June 2018 Brothers, please join us as we pray for the following Knights and their families. SK Ken McDonald SK Virgil Grzywa. SK Al and Johnna Minetti SK Al is back on the breathing machine. Rosie Pate Sergio Romero, SK Gene Arvizu s cousin, who s suffering from cancer. SK William Torresala. Debbie Wood, Jerry s sister, who is still struggling with respiratory issues.. For the Pope, every Priest and Deacon and all the clergy. For the safety and good health of all our military, police, and fire fighters. For the good health of all Knights and their families and our own Knights who continue to find the strength to keep coming out to do God s will.

11 Volume 4 Issue 1 Le Chevalier July 2018 p.11 St. Bernadette Council N. 60 th Street Scottsdale, AZ Phone: (480) Fax:(480) Our Lady of Mount Carmel The Story of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hermits lived on Mount Carmel near the Fountain of Elijah in St. Bernadette, ora pro nobis! northern Israel in the 12th century. They had a chapel dedicated to Our Lady. By the 13th century they became known as Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. They soon celebrated a special Mass and Office in honor of Mary. In 1726, it became a celebration of the universal Church under the title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. For centuries the Carmelites have seen themselves as specially related to Mary. Their great saints and theologians have promoted devotion to her and often championed the mystery of her Immaculate Conception. Saint Teresa of Avila called Carmel the Order of the Virgin. Saint John of the Cross credited Mary with saving him from drowning as a child, leading him to Carmel, and helping him escape from prison. Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus believed that Mary cured her from illness. On her First Communion day, Thérèse dedicated her life to Mary. During the last days of her life she frequently spoke of Mary. Le Chevalier There is a tradition which may not be historical that Mary appeared to Saint Simon Stock, a leader of the Carmelites, and gave him a scapular, telling him to promote devotion to it. The scapular is a modified version of Mary s own garment. It symbolizes her special protection and calls the wearers to consecrate themselves to her in a special way. The scapular reminds us of the gospel call to prayer and penance a call that Mary models in a splendid way. Reflection We re on the Web! See us at: The Carmelites were known from early on as Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The title suggests that they saw Mary not only as mother, but also as sister. The word sister is a reminder that Mary is very close to us. She is the daughter of God and therefore can help us be authentic daughters and sons of God. She also can help us grow in appreciation of being sisters and brothers to one another. She leads us to a new realization that all human beings belong to the family of God. When such a conviction grows, there is hope that the human race can find its way to peace